Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Buxted and Maresfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Ashplats- East Grinstead Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Buxted and Maresfield Sussex Police

      Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Buxted and Maresfield Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Ashplats- East Grinstead
      Sussex Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Buxted and Maresfield
      Sussex Police
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.2% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashplats- East Grinstead
      B Buxted and Maresfield
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      228
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      341
      226
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.1%
      ↑6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashplats- East Grinstead
      B Buxted and Maresfield
      Violent Crime
      88 ↓30%
      81 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓45%
      57 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      22 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      12 ↓54%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓44%
      15 ↓21%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      10 ↓58%
      20 ↑18%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      8 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashplats- East Grinstead is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashplats- East Grinstead safer than Buxted and Maresfield?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 228 crimes in the last 12 months. Buxted and Maresfield has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Ashplats- East Grinstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Buxted and Maresfield?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buxted and Maresfield shows +6.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield?

      In Ashplats- East Grinstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (88 incidents). In Buxted and Maresfield, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buxted and Maresfield recorded 57. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashplats- East Grinstead vs Buxted and Maresfield?

      Violent crime in Ashplats- East Grinstead totalled 88 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Buxted and Maresfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashplats- East Grinstead recorded 341 crimes (now 228, a change of -33.1%). Buxted and Maresfield recorded 226 crimes previously (now 240, +6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashplats- East Grinstead has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Buxted and Maresfield has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield?

      Ashplats- East Grinstead falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Buxted and Maresfield is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashplats- East Grinstead or Buxted and Maresfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashplats- East Grinstead and Buxted and Maresfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.